How to pronounce dissociation
Say it like dih-soh-see-AY-shun. Dissociation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AY).
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- dih
- soh
- see
- AY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dissociation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dissociation
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: dih-soh-shee-AY-shun.
What does dissociation mean?
- The act of dissociating or disuniting; a state of separation; disunion.
- The process by which a compound body breaks up into simpler constituents; said particularly of the action of heat on gaseous or volatile substances.“the dissociation of the sulfur molecules”
- A defense mechanism where certain thoughts or mental processes are compartmentalised in order to avoid emotional stress to the conscious mind.
Where does dissociation come from?
Borrowed from French dissociation, from Latin dissociātiō(n).
Words that rhyme with dissociation
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Questions about saying dissociation
How do you pronounce dissociation?
Say dih-soh-see-AY-shun. The American pronunciation is /dɪˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/. In British English it is /dɪˌsəʊʃiˈeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dissociation?
Dissociation has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AY). Broken into parts: dih · soh · see · AY · shun.
Is dissociation pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /dɪˌsəʊʃiˈeɪʃən/ (dih-soh-shee-AY-shun).